What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Steven Nolles Bonway Static Block Editor bonway-static-block-editor allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Bonway Static Block Editor: from n/a through <= 1.1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Bonway Static Block Editor contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into block content. When other users view the affected blocks, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger the payload.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; session hijacking or data theft possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must trick a user into viewing the malicious block.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated